River Falls, Ellsworth, New Richmond, Spring Valley and Hudson Physicians medical clinics, all divisions of Western Wisconsin Medical Associates (WWMA), were recently recognized by HealthPartners for being a superior performer for optimal diabetes care and their innovation for incorporating care coordinators into their clinic healthcare team. HealthPartners recognized that with the implementation of care coordinators, WWMA clinics lowered their patients' risks for chronic disease related complications, created an avenue of communication for patients with their clinicians, and optimized care for chronic conditions. With the awards presented are: Doctors David DeGear, New Richmond Clinic; Christopher Tashjian, Ellsworth Medical Clinic; and Gregory Goblirsch, River Falls Medical Clinic.